Mumbai to Shirdi: Complete Travel Guide 2026

Mumbai to Shirdi — Overview

Shirdi is one of Maharashtra's most visited pilgrimage destinations, home to the famous Sai Baba temple that attracts millions of devotees every year. The journey from Mumbai to Shirdi is comfortable and well-connected.

Travel Options

Transport	Duration	Cost	Notes
Train (Shirdi Express)	5–6 hours	₹200–600	Runs daily from Mumbai CST
MSRTC Bus	5–6 hours	₹300–500	Frequent services from Dadar
Private Volvo Bus	5 hours	₹500–900	AC sleeper available
Taxi / Cab	4–5 hours	₹3,000–4,000	Best for groups

💡 Darshan tip: Arrive early morning for shorter queues. Online darshan booking available at the official Shirdi Sai Baba website.

Places to Visit in Shirdi

Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir — Main temple with Sai Baba's marble tomb.
Dwarkamai Masjid — Mosque where Sai Baba lived for most of his life.
Chavadi — Where Sai Baba slept on alternate nights.
Lendi Baug — Garden where Sai Baba spent time daily.
Shani Shingnapur — Famous Shani temple 65km from Shirdi.

Famous Food in Shirdi

Shirdi is known for its temple prasad — simple, pure vegetarian food distributed free to all devotees at the Sai Baba temple. The town has many vegetarian restaurants and small eateries serving Maharashtra-style thali meals.

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